Mandala Dot Painted Christmas Ornaments

In this beginner/intermediate workshop, you'll learn to prepare and mark the round for dot painting success.  Alyson is a master at mandala art and is patient, generous and as sweet as Christmas and  you'll be so inspired and empowered by her lovely work. You will be given 4 ornaments to paint, but realistically, in 2 1/2 hours, you'll maybe finish one or two, if they're really intricate, you'll decide the patterns.  You can simplify, and maybe finish them all!  After learning the technique, you can do as many as you'd like in the comfort and convenience of your own space.   (Mandala means “Circle” In Sanskrit). Come as you are and experience the marvel that is mandala art perfect for decorating at this joyous holiday time.  Packaging for your ornaments will be for sale if you'd like to purchase it.  

Alyson Therrien Bio

Alyson Therrien is a Southcoast artist who has been drawing and painting since she was a child. She is also a writer and reiki master who creates mandala art using found beach stones, plaster, paper, ornaments, and virtually any decorative object. Her body of work also includes photography, architectural illustration, and works in acrylics, pastel, and watercolor.  A Fairhaven, Massachusetts native, Alyson received her Architecture degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology and has practiced design and construction in Boston and D.C. for nearly 25 years.  She currently creates and writes from her New Bedford home studios. 

Have your GPS take you to 101 West Rodney French Blvd. in New Bedford.  Once there, please park on the end of the building AWAY from the main entrance.  You'll see an ORANGE door that says Mattress Handup...enter there and go up the stairs.  At the top of the stairs...follow small yellow signs for NBACE.  We're right around the corner behind the mural  !!